The Werewolf card game from Goods+Gadgets® is a suspenseful role-playing and party game for atmospheric and varied game evenings. With its captivating game mechanics, the game takes players to a small village in the gloomy Hunsrück Forest, where werewolves and villagers compete against each other. The Deluxe Best of Edition offers an XXL version with a total of 45 cards and 30 different roles, including a practical game pad. The game promises an exciting gaming experience that is equally suitable for vacations, campfires, camping, festivals or cozy evenings in the living room.
Advantages
✅ Variety of characters
✅ Simple game mechanics
✅ Good quality of the playing cards
Disadvantages
❌ No information on sustainability
The first impression
Packaging and contents
ℹ️ Here we take a closer look at packaging. Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important factor. In addition, adequate protection of the product must of course also be guaranteed. Are the contents of the packaging complete and does the manufacturer make it as easy as possible for me to use the product straight away?
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Product protection | Product sufficiently protected | 100 points |
| Sustainability Packaging | Use of plastic film, but normal for this product and no scratching of the product | 100 points |
| Package contents & scope | Playing cards, notepad and instructions | 100 points |
| Instructions for use | in German and easy to understand | 100 points |
| Total | 100 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The Werewolf card game from Goods+Gadgets® impresses at first glance with its careful packaging, which is precisely matched to the product size. Effective product protection was ensured during transportation so that the game arrived at our testers without any damage, scratches or soiling. The use of plastic film in the packaging is present, but we found that the product is thus protected from possible scratches. The scope of delivery includes the playing cards, a practical notepad and easy-to-understand instructions in German. This makes it easy to get started with the game and contributes to a positive overall impression among our testers.
The first time in your hand
Product processing and appearance
ℹ️ Before we start the practical test, we take a close look at the workmanship of the products. How high quality are the materials used? Are the look and feel satisfactory?
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Visual appearance | appealing design | 100 points |
| Processing | Good workmanship, no processing defects | 100 points |
| Stability | Very stable | 100 points |
| Sustainability of the product | No information on sustainability – however, we assume a high durability due to the materials used | 80 points |
| Total | 95 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The Werewolf card game from Goods+Gadgets® not only impresses with itsappealing design, but also with its careful workmanship . You can feel the quality of the product as soon as you touch it – there are no visible manufacturing defects. The stability of the game is impressive, which indicates a robust construction. There is no explicit information on sustainability, but the use of high-quality materials suggests a long service life.
This is what our practical test showed
Does the manufacturer keep its advertising promises?
ℹ️ Our practical test has the highest relevance and therefore weighting. Here, the product has to undergo a wide range of criteria and tests. We check the functions and product promises of the test article.
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Game mechanics and playability | Rules of the game very easy to understand – there was no confusion during the games | 100 points |
| Variety of characters and roles | Over 30 different characters offer a wide variety and guarantee a fun gaming experience | 100 points |
| Number of players and customizability | the more players, the more fun – high customizability to the number of players possible | 100 points |
| Quality of the play materials | Very elegant and beautifully designed cards – character images easy to understand and durable | 100 points |
| Fun and replayability | Very fun to play with – perfect for camping with a large group or with a large group of friends | 100 points |
| Total | 100 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
In our extensive practical test of the Werewolf card game from Goods+Gadgets®, we found that the manufacturer impressively delivers on its advertising promises.
The game mechanics and playability meet the highest standards: the easy-to-understand rules of the game resulted in smooth play without any confusion during the games. The impressive variety of over 30 different characters and roles enriches the gaming experience enormously and ensures that there are always new and exciting constellations. The adaptability of the number of players proved to be extremely flexible – the more players take part, the livelier the game becomes. The outstanding quality of the game material should also be emphasized: the elegant and detailed cards are not only visually appealing, but also durable. The fun and replayability of the Werewolf card game are impressive – it proves to be the perfect choice for entertaining game evenings, whether camping with a larger group or in the living room at home. Overall, our practical test impressively confirms the manufacturer’s advertising promises.
Price/performance ratio
and ratings from consumers
ℹ️ Finally, we examine how the product compares to the competition. Can it keep up with the competition in terms of price and quality? Would we generally recommend buying it? We also look at the consumer reviews and check whether the critical and positive reviews are actually justified.
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Price / performance ratio | Good price-performance ratio | 80 points |
| Rating cut | 4.4 out of 5.0 stars on Amazon | 70 points |
| Total | 75 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The Werewolf game from Goods+Gadgets® has 4.4 out of 5.0 stars on Amazon.
Customers particularly praise the variety of figures and the high quality of the playing cards. On the negative side, the lack of cards and the brevity of the instructions were occasionally criticized. Our practical test confirmed the positive aspects of the game, while the negative comments were not justified in some cases.
Prices of up to €32 are charged on the Internet for equivalent products . Very inexpensive products are available for as little as €5. The Werewolf game from Goods+Gadgets® is therefore currently in the middle price segment with a price of €11.95 . For the quality and performance received, the price-performance ratio is good.
Overall result
| Weighting | Score achieved* | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. packaging & contents | 20% | 100 points |
| 2. product processing & appearance | 20% | 95 points |
| 3. in the practical test | 45% | 100 points |
| 4. price/performance & consumer ratings | 15% | 75 points |
| Total | 95 points |
